2 resources from Lenny's Newsletter (Lenny Rachitsky) we point founders to, and the questions each answers.
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Why we picked it
Rachitsky pulls together practical guidance on how to run user interviews that actually move you toward fit, including who to talk to and how to structure the conversation. It sits at the intersection of quantity and quality, helping you judge when your conversations are telling you something stable. A good synthesis read once you have a few interviews under your belt.
Why we picked it
Practical scripts for turning down or deferring a request without blowing up the relationship, which is the skill you need when the person asking pays half your bills. The reframe of answering yes, and here is what we would drop to make room is directly usable. Read it for the words to say in the actual conversation.
